[Avner]

As an international student am I eligible for American Opportunity Credit benefit while filing my returns? I do have an income for the year 2010-2011 by working as an Intern.
If I am eligible how much can I claim, some sources says its as high as $2500, is this true. My income currently is after-tax, so can I claim $2500 under this scheme and expect it as IT returns?

[wnhough]

QUOTE," As an international student am I eligible for American Opportunity Credit benefit while filing my returns?"---No, Non-resident aliens can not claim the A.O.C Tax Credit or tuition tax credit. Once you qualify to file as a resident alien, under the US tax code for tax purposes) then you may be eligible to claim these credits.You (or your spouse), as F1visaholder being in the US less than 5 years, are a non resident alien. The American Opportunity Tax Credit replaces the Hope Credit for tax years 2009 and 2010